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Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway
6 to 24 December – Climb aboard for a steam train journey on the Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway, for an unforgettably festive way for the family to meet Father Christmas in 2008.
Take the family on a festive journey with a difference this year, as Father Christmas makes his annual rounds on the popular Dean Forest Railway Santa Specials.
With a ‘ho, ho, ho,’ Father Christmas will be carrying his sack laden with presents through all the coaches on the steam engine, stopping-off to wish every child a merry Christmas, handing out gifts galore and posing for photographs with the little ones.
And big ones will also get a treat, as the man in red himself will be giving out miniatures and mince pies to well-behaved adults too. And lumps of coal for the bad ones, perhaps.
The Dean Forest Railway’s Santa Specials prove extremely popular year-after-year, so whether you have experienced the winter journey before or want to take part in a festive family day out for the first time, book well in advance and head to Lydney for a train ride treat for all ages.
Event: Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway
Venue: Dean Forest Railway
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday 6 December 2008, as well as Wednesday 24 December 2008
Times: Train departure times vary, contact Dean Forest Railway for more information.
Tickets: Cost between £11 and £12 for both adults and children – including train fare and a gift. For more information and to book call Dean Forest Railway on (01594) 845840.
SoGlos.com
16 November 2008
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